We Have A Plan

I showed up for my appointment yesterday with Dr. Risky feeling the worst I’ve felt in months. My hyperemesis was raging, my sciatic is pinched, blah blah I felt really awful. Dr. Risky came up to me while I was being weighed, saw that I was down two pounds since last week, and said, “Hey Heather, how are you feeling?” I was actively trying not to puke right when she said that, so I only managed a grunt in response. Sorry, Dr. Risky.

In the exam room, Risky Nurse listened to The Acrobat’s heart and measured my fundal height, and proclaimed The Acrobat a “happy baby.” Then she said, “Do you have any questions for Dr. Risky, other than ‘when am I having this baby?'” Mike laughed and I told her that was the only question with an answer I cared about.

When Dr. Risky walked in, she dropped my chart on the counter and said, “Want to have this baby on Thursday?” I replied “YES!” Then she jokingly said, “Want to have this baby right now?” And I watched Mike turn pale. I happily would have let her take the baby out right there, in her office, with no anesthesia. Dr. Risky and her nurses made a few calls, and now I am officially on the books for a c-section on Thursday late-morning.

Since the appointment I’ve had several uncomfortable contractions, but nothing regular. I’m determined to make it to Thursday morning so I can experience a “normal,” non-emergency c-section. I can do two more days of feeling like this. I might have to crawl or limp over the finish line, but I’m going to finish.

Annabel is beside herself with excitement. She says she can’t wait to “hold his tiny hands and see his eyes and give him lots of kisses.”

Hayley says:

The end is in sight love that he’ll born on a Thursday and he has a travel themed nursery – Thursdays child has far to go!
Wishing you lots of positive vibes for a normal c section can’t wait to hear of his safe arrival!

Jennifer Dawn says:

Molly says:

Auntie_M says:

And everybody says hallelujah! There’s a date and a time!!! Yahoooo! May this pregnancy treat you kindly in its last 36-48 hrs!
Can’t wait to read the news that The Acrobat has broken free and joined us on the outside! And definely can’t wait to see pictures of him being cuddled by his loving family!!! XOXO

Jenn says:

The last line in your post brought tears to my eyes. I’m with Annie!!! I’m soooooooooo EXCITED!!!!! I wonder what he’ll look like….his sisters? Will he have dark hair like Annie or more light like Maddie?!? How much will he weigh? What’s his name? WHAT’S HIS NAME?!?! OMG – I AM SOOO EXCITED!!! It’s probably a good thing for you guys I live so far away!!! I drive my friends crazy when they all had their babies!! SUCH EXCITEMENT!!! I bet you & Mike are all smiles!! Ooohh and Gramma & Bampa must be through the roof!!! YAHOO!!! ONLY 1 MORE SLEEP!! I am so HAPPY for you all!!

Jacquie Holley says:

Antonia from the UK says:

That is brilliant news! You have done soooooo well and although you’re clearly deeply uncomfortable, you’ve obviously provided a lovely, comfortable environment for the Acrobat. Can’t wait to hear his name and to see what he looks like – I’m almost as excited as Annie!

That’s pretty much how I ended up in L&D last time. My OB went “I know we were scheduling your C-section in 2 days, but I think that baby is ready to come out today. How would you like that?”. I was speechless (pretty hard to come by), since my brain was going “holy crap! Yes! No! Wait! Am I ready?”, but the OB was like “I see a big grin! Let’s just get this baby out!”

I drove next door to the hospital, checked in and called my husband, who was like “wait, what?” and then just went silent for a minute or so before saying “okay, you stay put, I’ll be there soon” (as if I could go anywhere…). I later found out he was in the middle of a department meeting, and had briefly debated whether he should take the call before answering.

(The little stinker still made me wait until her due date before she got yanked out of there, though. I should have guessed by then it’s just how stubborn she was going to turn out. She’s a Thursday child, btw ;))

Maddie says:

MissyK says:

Jenni says:

I’m so excited for you all! I just love Dr. Risky, back when your insurance company was able to work with her again, I knew she’d see you through to the big day!! I’m sorry this has all been so hard, but you did it, and you’ll be holding that sweet boy in your arms soon!

Cathy says:

Julia says:

Great news, hope you make it! Lots of people will be thinking of you and wishing you both well on Thursday. Looking forward to seeing Annie and the Acrobat together at last. I hope everything goes well for you and Mike tomorrow. Sending hugs xxoxx

Jess Z. says:

Jane says:

Well I am elated that you have a plan. And I will be more elated when I read that everything went as you planned!
I think it will be amazing to read about how Annie meets her little brother. To see siblings meet one another is magical and I am so glad that you will see this.
Sending my very best wishes for things to go smoothly for you — for your little man’s happy and healthy arrival, and for you to be able to enjoy the (non-emergency) experience.
Just can’t wait to “meet” him.

Donna P says:

Linnae says:

Someone said it perfectly “The world is waiting for the good news!” May your day go smoothly and uneventful aside from meeting your long-awaited for son and may Annie be as excited four weeks from now as she is today! Rest assured you will have countless prayers and positive thoughts as you enter into your day tomorrow, as well as countless hits on your blog waiting for the big news! Congratulations to you, Mike, Maddie and Annie!!

Amy says:

So exciting! My daughter is excited that Annie’s brother will be sharing her birthday. She turns 6 tomorrow! She asked if there was going to be a video of Annie and her brother. Lol!

I am do very excited for you to see Annie and the Acrobat meet. Seeing your babies meet for the first time is a memory you will hold dear forever. It’s been almost six years since my babies met and I remember it vividly. Hugs and good thoughts for tomorrow!

Susanmig says:

Brooke says:

YAY!!!!! I’m so happy for all of you but especially you, Heather. I’m sure you’re miserable and just want to hold the little guy already. Can’t wait to meet him! Can’t wait to see Annabel with him! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa Ash says:

Steph says:

I’m so happy for you! The most precious moment of my life was when my older daughter held her newborn sister. It is impossible to put the sweetness into words. Wishing you rest and peace (and of course a perfect delivery of The Acrobat).

Ashley says:

There’s nothing I can say that hasn’t been said already, but I just wanted you to know that I am rooting for you and baby boy Spohr and your whole family. Tomorrow’s the big day! I can’t wait to keep reading and watching he and Annie grow up together. Thank you for sharing your lives with us!

Lesley says:

Sending you good wishes for a smooth delivery! I can imagine how nice it is to have an end date in sight. You don’t know me, and I don’t keep an updated blog for you to even get to know me, but you and your family have been in my thoughts lately. I hope everything goes smoothly and I am dying of curiousity to find out what name the Acrobat will soon be known by.

Jacquie Holley says:

I am so happy for all of you. Heather you have been one tough cookie through all of this. Your blog has been the one I look at every morning before going to work to see if Annabelle has a brother yet. Good luck and we are rooting for you here in North Carolina.

I’ve been following your blog for quite some time, and I’m so happy for your family. I’m excited that The Acrobat will be here very soon and I am hoping for a “regular” non-emergency c-section (and a quick recovery for you.)

Ritha says:

April says:

Thoughts and prayers for a smooth delivery tomorrow! You have done such a great job with this pregnancy. Someday I hope the Acrobat will read your blog and know just how wanted and loved he was from the very start. Can’t wait to see pictures and hear all about it!

Mary Ann says:

What wonderful news! I am so excited for you all of you and can’t wait to see the baby. Wishing you an easy delivery and speedy recovery. Annie is going to make a fantastic big sister, and I have such a feeling that the Acrobat is going to be a true mix of his two big sisters.

Oh my gosh, your end comment just about did me in. I’m weepy right now, anyway, with all the hormones raging in my 40th week of this pregnancy….but yeah, I can’t wait for two of your children to meet, either. I can’t wait!!

Wishing you the BEST delivery tomorrow! I will be thinking about you all day. What a happy day it will be — so happy for you, and GREAT JOB with this pregnancy. I know it hasn’t been at all easy! But you DID IT!!

Stephanie Moore says:

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers as you prepare to meet your little Mister tomorrow morning!! Wishing you the easiest and best delivery! I can’t wait to hear he is here and see the pictures!! Congratulations!!

Rachel says:

Beth says:

Did you ever know that you’re my hero? With my third pregnancy, I was so miserable – I remember saying. “I don’t get through one day at a time, I get through one hour at a time.” And now you are down to just hours left. I’m so happy for you for so many reasons.

Lindsay says:

I really vividly remember “meeting” Annie on your blog three years ago (I hope that doesn’t come off as creepy, it was just such a beautiful post after all you and Mike had been through that it really stuck with me.) Now, I can’t wait to “meet” the Acrobat tomorrow!!!!! Best wishes to you, Mike, Maddie, Annie, Rigby, and your entire extended families as you welcome the newest member!

Bonnie says:

Good luck Heather! I loved your last line. But I have to say I believe that all your children have already met each other. Maddie met them in heaven before their little souls came to earth. God bless your family!